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Our Sausages

Our sausages have featured on numerous local and national radio and television programmes over the years. Our award-winning gourmet sausages are available from McCartney's of Moira and have also featured on menus in leading restaurants across Northern Ireland.

Our handmade pork sausages are prepared using fine local pork belly and natural casings, and hand-linked by our artisan butchers. As we use natural casings, we recommend that you do not prick the sausages. Cook gently and slowly to retain their full flavour.

Alongside our regular favourites, we enjoy introducing speciality sausages throughout the year. Some are made occasionally for barbecue weather, celebrations or simply to offer something different. Varieties listed as Occasional Specials are not part of our regular production schedule. Please phone ahead to check availability before making a special journey.

Sausage Varieties

  • Award Winning Beef Sausage

    Our award-winning Beef sausages have been made to the same McCartney recipe for generations. It has won numerous overall winner awards in local and national competitions. Made from the finest Northern Irish beef. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Award Winning Pork

    This is our most famous sausage and top seller. It has won the Meat Trades Journal highly coveted Champion of Champions three times at the famous Butchers Hall in London. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

    • The Meatex Super Sausage at The NEC in Birmingham
    • The National Federation of Meat Traders competition Harrogate and Manchester
    • Twice Winner of The Irish National Sausage competition in Dublin
    • Winner of the Epicurean World Master Chefs Society
    • International Prix d'Excellence (Sausage Competition) awarded at the Hotel Marriott, Park Lane, London
    • Best Pork Sausage in Northern Ireland on numerous occasions
  • Beef & Black Pepper Sausage

    A firm favourite — Northern Irish beef blended with cracked black pepper, so tasty. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Beef & Chilli Sausage

    A good chilli taste with a bit of a kick, fantastic served over pasta with a tomato sauce. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Beef Sausage with Tomato & Caramelised Onion

    A very old recipe made here in the shop in our grandfather's time. We revived it a number of years ago and it is now a very popular sausage. Serve them up with chips and baked beans — this recipe received a Gold Award in 2011. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Beef Sausage with Garden Vegetables

    A tasty beef sausage with added parsley, celery, leeks, carrots and onions. A great sausage for dinner — serve with mashed potato and savoy cabbage. A National Award Winner. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Beef Sausage with Irish Porter

    Made with local Northern Irish beef and a generous helping of Irish porter, these sausages have a distinctive, rich flavour. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Beef Vegetable Roll (Veg Roll)

    We make a beautiful beef vegetable roll perfect for a quick dinner or to add to your morning fry.

  • Boerewors

    South African style, coarse and open texture — a spicy sausage with a slight clove flavour. Made with beef, pork and bacon. Sold in a half-pound ring.

  • Bratwurst Style Pork

    Delicious German-inspired smoky garlic flavour sausage made extra long, therefore perfect for hot dogs. 13 sausages per kg or 6 per lb.

  • Breakfast Pork

    This is a great sausage — tasty with a hint of pepper. Serve it with bacon and eggs and it will set you up for the rest of the day. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Caramelised Onion Pork Sausages

    Our finest pork sausage recipe with caramelised onion makes this a lovely sweet-flavoured sausage. Another one that eats well hot or cold. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Cheddar & Chive Pork Sausages

    Our award-winning Pork recipe with added cheddar cheese and chive. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Chicken Sausages

    George developed this tasty chicken sausage for those looking for something a little different. Please ask your server if you do not see these on display and they will get them for you. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Chorizo

    Spanish style sausage with a nice warm flavour. This one is for the adult taste with a coarse texture. 10 sausages per kg or 5 per lb.

  • Cumberland Style Pork

    This pork sausage is produced in a spiral form and is cooked in one piece. It is coarse cut and has a prominent sage flavour — very tasty! Sold in a half-pound ring.

  • Honey Mustard Pork Sausages

    A delicious combination of honey and mustard makes this a tasty option. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Italian Style Pork

    A savoury taste of herbs and spices with a light touch of garlic and fennel seeds. This recipe came to us many years ago from a gentleman who received it from an Italian chef whom he had worked with in a New York hotel. It also featured on Ready Steady Cook. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Lamb & Mint Sausage

    Made with local Northern Irish lamb. These beautifully seasoned sausages have a sweet lamb flavour with a hint of mint. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Lime & Chilli Pork Sausage

    Fresh zingy lime and hot chilli — these have the kick you would expect and are a big hit with our butchery staff. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Lincolnshire Style Pork

    Spicy and herby, made in a jumbo size. National award winner in the Guardian Great Sausage Quest — mentioned on BBC2 Good Food Programme. 10 sausages per kg or 5 per lb.

  • Old Tyme Beef

    A beef version of the recipe that came from our grandfather's old recipe book, handed to us by our father. The recipe is well over 80 years old and has a real old-fashioned flavour, totally distinctive. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Old Tyme Pork

    This distinctive, old-fashioned recipe comes from our grandfather's recipe book, passed down to us by our father. The recipe is over 80 years old. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb. Old Tyme Pork sausage meat and cocktail sausages are available at Christmas and can also be ordered throughout the year, usually with one week's notice. Cocktail sausages: approximately 60 per kg or 30 per lb.

  • Pork & Apple

    The finest pork blended with Bramley apple to give a nice apple flavour. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Pork & Banana

    This one is called the children's favourite — a nice sweet banana taste. It has won many awards including the National Super Sausage Competition Overall Award. It also featured on Ready Steady Cook. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Pork & Garlic Sausages

    This recipe is based on our award-winning Pork with what we think is just the right amount of garlic. A very good seller — one for the garlic lovers! 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Pork & Honey

    One of our big sellers — the children love these — a flavour between sweet and savoury, great on the barbecue. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Pork & Leek

    One of our best sellers, based on our award-winning pork recipe with plenty of leek blended in. Delicious served with champ and butter. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Pork & Marmalade

    Made as a competition entry, this tasty sausage was an instant hit with all at McCartney's. Their judgement wasn't far wrong as it went on to win the Product Innovation Award at the Ulster Pork and Bacon Forum National Competition.

  • Pork Cocktail

    These small sausages are always a big hit at parties with children and adults alike — they quickly disappear! We have sold over 39,000 cocktail sausages during Christmas week. Approximately 60 sausages per kg or 30 per lb.

  • Pork, Stilton & Apricot

    The combination of tasty blue stilton cheese and sweet apricot makes this a very special sausage. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Scottish Style Beef Slice (Lorne Sausage)

    Made to a traditional Scottish recipe — Lorne Sausage, also known as square sausage, is a firm favourite with our Scottish customers. Sold sliced.

  • Smokey Bacon Flavour Pork

    This sausage has a lovely flavour of mild smoke and bacon. They are very popular with children and adults. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Smoked Chilli & Garlic Pork Sausage

    Originally introduced as a Halloween special, this hot and spicy sausage has proved popular throughout the year. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Stuffed Sausage with Streaky Bacon

    If you don't see these out, just ask our butchers. Our award-winning pork sausage stuffed with breadcrumb stuffing and wrapped in streaky bacon. So tasty and great for a speedy weeknight tea.

  • Sweet Chilli Pork

    This tasty pork sausage has a delicious sweet flavour at first, leaving a pleasant heat behind and making you want another. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Thick Pork

    These are made thicker using our award-winning recipe, for a real meaty bite. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Toffee Apple Pork

    Originally introduced as a Halloween special, this sweet pork sausage proved so popular that we added it to our year-round range. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Toulouse

    This is a French style pork sausage made using a French style seasoning and fresh parsley. A nice meaty bite. 10 sausages per kg or 5 per lb.

  • Turkey Sausages

    A tasty sausage made from turkey for those looking for an alternative to traditional sausage meats. Please ask your server if you do not see these on display and they will get them for you. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

Seasonal — Christmas

  • Apple & Cinnamon Pork

    Seasonal — available from early December. Our Classic Pork and Apple Sausage with a twist. Available in both standard and cocktail size. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Christmas Gourmet Cocktail Sausage Varieties

    Traditionally available from mid-December. Please check current availability. Cocktail size approximately 60 sausages per kg or 30 per lb.

    • Apple and Cinnamon Pork Cocktail Sausages
    • Award-winning Pork Cocktail Sausages
    • Beef Cocktail Sausages
    • Caramelised Onion Pork Cocktail Sausages
    • Cranberry, Port and Stuffing Pork Cocktail Sausages
    • Lincolnshire Pork Cocktail Sausages
    • Mince Pie Pork Cocktail Sausages
    • Old Tyme Pork Cocktail Sausages
    • Pork and Chive Cocktail Sausages
    • Pork and Local Honey Cocktail Sausages
    • Sage and Onion Pork Cocktail Sausages
    • Smoky Bacon Pork Cocktail Sausages
  • Pork Cranberry, Port & Stuffing

    A really tasty Special Edition Pork Sausage for Christmas! 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb. Also available in cocktail size.

  • Sage & Onion Pork Sausage

    A traditional flavour Special Edition Pork Sausage for the festive period. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb. Also available in cocktail size.

Seasonal — Halloween

  • Pumpkin Spice Pork Sausages

    Juicy fresh pumpkin and warming spices are blended into these pork sausages for a comforting autumnal flavour. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb. Also available as Pumpkin Spice Pork Cocktail Sausages (approximately 60 per kg or 30 per lb).

  • Smoked Chilli & Garlic Pork Sausage

    A delicious hot and spicy sausage. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Toffee Apple Pork

    This sweet pork sausage proved so popular that we added it to our year-round range. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

Occasional Specials

  • Beef Sausage with Garlic

    A good beef sausage with just the right amount of garlic — a real tasty sausage — one for the garlic lover! 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Gin & Tonic Pork Sausages

    An unusual combination which is going down a storm. Real gin and tonic adds a real twist to these delicious pork sausages — perfect for those looking for something a bit unusual. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Kopparberg Pear Pork Sausages

    A distinctive sausage using Kopparberg Pear Cider and real pears — deliciously sweet. Great for the barbecue. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

  • Merguez

    A tasty spicy sausage made from a mix of beef and lamb. 10 sausages per kg or 5 per lb.

  • Rhubarb & Ginger Pork Sausage

    Deliciously sweet rhubarb and ginger makes this a mouthwateringly unusual pork sausage. Give some a go — you will not be disappointed. 18 sausages per kg or 9 per lb.

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